Monday, April 2, 2012

Rain Rain Come My Way Mobile

I like rains. Ok, Scratch that. I love rains. The part where I was born
and raised is really hot so rains are considered refreshing and very
welcome. As a corollary I don't care that much for the sun.

Sadly, it has been a dry year so far in California. To cheer myself up I made this rain mobile, and I have been swooning over it ever since. Since I don't have a baby who would watch it or be entertained with it, I have hung it in my sewing nook. Will probably use it as a pin-cushion or just as a pretty distraction.

6. Cut out the drops using the pattern. I cut out 4 in each color, but had some left over.

7. Thread a needle with upholstery thread. Thread through the tip of the drop and tie a knot. Now thread through the tip of another drop and tie another knot about 2-3 inch apart, repeat for the third drop.

8. Sew this drop garland to the bottom left corner ( or side) of the cloud. Thread the needle a couple of times here to reinforce the stitch at this point. Now bring out the needle about 1 inch to the right of the point where you attached the garland.

9. Thread two drops this time from top to bottom. Tie a knot after second drop. Repeat steps 7, 8, 9 to attach two more rows of drops

10. Thread a loop on the top of the cloud twice to hang the mobile. Its ready to be admired. Rain rain come my way.